Frequently Asked Questions
1. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CLASS?
You may register online by clicking on the “How to Register” link or in-person at the Registrar’s Office:
New Brunswick Registrar’s Office
Administrative Services Building, 200F
65 Davidson Road
Piscataway NJ, 08854
Busch Campus
Tel: (732) 445-2104
2. WHAT IS THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR THE SUMMER SESSION?
There is no formal admission process for visiting students to take summer courses. Just complete the visiting student summer registration form and submit online or in-person to the New Brunswick Registrar's Office.
3. I AM A STUDENT AT ANOTHER COLLEGE. ARE THERE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS I SHOULD MAKE TO ATTEND IN THE SUMMER?
Summer Session courses are open to academically qualified students. Rutgers is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, and its summer courses are drawn from regular undergraduate and graduate offerings. Summer Session credits are regularly transferred to many other colleges, however, most colleges require prior approval of transfer credits. Therefore, you should check the transferability of each course with the appropriate official from your college before you register. Please do not send approval forms to Rutgers. Rutgers cannot guarantee the amount or kind of credit which will be granted by another institution for any course taken at Rutgers. Students are responsible for requesting a transcript to be sent to their home institution. Transcripts may be requested online at http://registrar.rutgers.edu or at the Registrar's Office, 65 Davidson Road, Administrative Services Building, Room 200F.
4. IF I AM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, MAY I TAKE A SUMMER COURSE?
Yes. Please visit http://summer.rutgers.edu/highschool for more information.5. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE COURSE I HAVE SELECTED IS CLOSED?
You should make another selection or call the academic department where an exception may be made.
6. ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE COURSES I MAY TAKE?
Students are expected to meet all course prerequisites listed in a course description.
7. IS THERE A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS I CAN TAKE IN THE SUMMER?
Students are generally limited to 12 credits during the Summer Session. Rutgers students should contact their dean's office if they wish to register for more credits than the registration system permits. Approved registrations beyond the established maximum must be accomplished in person at the Registrar’s Office.
Visiting students should discuss summer enrollment with an academic adviser at their home institutions. Visiting students wishing to obtain a credit overload must send written permission from their respective dean to the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions.8. I AM A VISITING STUDENT. HOW DO I OBTAIN ON-CAMPUS COMPUTER ACCESS AND OTHER RELATED WEB SERVICES?
Rutgers University has a number of computing facilities for Summer Session students. These include comprehensive computing labs at several locations around campus, central systems for personal email and web hosting, and dialup facilities for off-campus access to the University network. Computing resources are available to registered Summer Session students during the period when their courses are being held and for a brief time thereafter.
Summer students who have registered for a course may create accounts for themselves just prior to the beginning of Summer Session, typically during the latter part of May. To do so, students should go to the website http://oit.rutgers.edu/services/account/quick.html and follow the appropriate prompts (links). Computing Services recommends creating accounts while in a student computer lab at Rutgers University, where immediate help is available for any questions that may arise. Please note that in the account creation form, Summer Session students should choose account type "Summer Student" from the account type pull-down menu.
Further information about computer facilities at Rutgers University is available online from the Office of Information Technology (OIT) website at http://oit.rutgers.edu.
9. WHAT DO I DO IF I WANT TO ATTEND A COURSE, BUT DO NOT WANT COLLEGE CREDIT?
Students who do not want college credit may audit a course. Students opting for audit registration pay the regular tuition and student fee. The student is expected to do all the work of the course except the final exam and is graded S or U. The course and grade appear on the student's transcript. Students must inform the New Brunswick Registrar’s Office of this selection at the time of registration (see contact information above).
10. WILL I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF MY REGISTRATION?
Registration may be verified at http://webreg.rutgers.edu. Rutgers students should log in to the WebReg system using their NetID and password. Visiting students will receive a confirmation email within 3-5 business days of registering containing their RUID number. Visiting students may then verify their registration on the WebReg system by logging in with their RUID and PAC (mmdd of birth date).
11. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO IF I WISH TO DROP A COURSE?
For a list of withdrawal dates, click on the “Dates and Deadlines” link. You may drop a course online at http://webreg.rutgers.edu if it hasn't begun, yet. To drop a course after it has begun, contact the New Brunswick Registrar’s Office (see contact information above).
12. WHAT ARE MY PAYMENT OPTIONS?
Payment can be made on-line at http://www.studentabc.rutgers.edu by credit card or E-check. Personal checks should be made payable to Rutgers, The State University. Any bill paid during the late registration period must be paid in person and must include a $50 late fee.
The date on which the cashier receives the bill payment is the effective date of payment. To avoid a late fee, payment must be received by the cashier on or before the due date. Postmarks are not honored.
13. ARE THERE ANY PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?
Yes. The RU Tuition Payment Plan is a monthly contract with the third party billing service called University Accounting Service, UAS. This plan allows you to pay your summer expenses for attending RU over a 2, 3, 4, or 5 month period, interest-free, for just a $50.00 enrollment fee. For more information regarding this plan and to enroll visit http://studentabc.rutgers.edu.
14. IS THERE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMER SESSION?
The State of New Jersey does not offer scholarship or grant assistance for summer courses. For information about federal loans and outside scholarships, refer to the “Financial Aid” section of this website.
15. WILL I RECEIVE A REFUND IF I WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS?
Tuition refunds are made only when students officially withdraw from their courses during the designated refund periods. These refund periods are listed in the “Dates and Deadlines” section of this website. No exceptions will be made.
16. HOW DO I ARRANGE FOR HOUSING?
All questions concerning summer housing should be directed to the Housing Office (732) 932-7017.
17. ARE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE?
All students enrolled in the Summer Session may use the University's swimming pool, tennis and racquetball courts, basketball courts and outdoor track. For information regarding hours and access, visit http://recreation.rutgers.edu, or contact Recreation Facilities and Services at (732) 445-0460.
18. DOES RUTGERS HAVE FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?
We have reserved parking, ramps, photoelectric doors, and special restroom facilities to accommodate students with disabilities. Visiting students who are hearing impaired or have a learning disability should contact the Summer Session Office to arrange for needed accommodations.
19. MAY I BRING A CAR ON CAMPUS?
Students may park in designated lots with the purchase of a summer parking permit. Permits may be purchased online at http://parktran.rutgers.edu/winter_summer.shtml or in person at Parking and Transportation Services, 55 Commercial Ave, College Avenue Campus, beginning in mid-May.
20. HOW DO I GET TO RUTGERS NEW BRUNSWICK?
Please refer to campus maps on the website, http://maps.rutgers.edu
21. IF I AM A VISITING STUDENT TAKING A SUMMER COURSE, DO I STILL HAVE TO PAY A STUDENT FEE?
All students are required to pay a student fee whether or not they are affiliated with the University. The fee allows you to use the computer facilities, libraries, health services, and recreational facilities.
22. WHERE SHOULD I GO IF I NEED MY SUMMER SESSION ENROLLMENT VERIFIED FOR AN AGENCY OR EMPLOYER?
Visit http://registrar.rutgers.edu (Verification Info), or go to the Verifications Office, Room 200L, Administrative Services Building, 65 Davidson Road, on the Busch Campus. Enrollment cannot be verified until the term bill is paid or payment arrangements have been made with the cashier.
23. HOW DO I OBTAIN A PHOTO ID CARD?
Registered Summer Session students may visit the RUconnection Card Office to obtain an ID card. For further information please call (732) 932-8041 or visit us online at http://ruconnection.rutgers.edu/nbp. For visiting students please visit our website at http://ruconnection.rutgers.edu/nbp/?page=content/summer_winter.php for more information. If you are a matriculated Rutgers student, please refer to the guidelines listed at http://ruconnection.rutgers.edu/nbp. No appointment is necessary. Summer Session ID cards are issued after May commencement.
24. I AM A RUTGERS NEWARK/CAMDEN STUDENT. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT RUTGERS NEW BRUNSWICK?
Rutgers Newark and Camden students can register for classes online via WebReg or in person at their campus registrar’s office.
25. WHOM DO I CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE
SUMMER SESSION?
Office of Summer and Winter Sessions
55 Commercial Avenue, Room 120
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 932-7565
Email: summer@dceo.rutgers.edu
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday:
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
